This is the 62nd entry in our occasional series showcasing before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects. You can explore the full collection of projects and submit your own for a chance to be featured in our next roundup.

To truly appreciate the impact of Eagle Scout projects on communities, you need to see the transformations. That’s why we encourage submitting before-and-after photos — the same ones prospective Eagles are asked to include in their post-project reports.

The latest batch of 10 projects — from nine different states — includes building bridges, renovating a Fourth of July trailer and transforming outdoor spaces.

If your Scout is looking for ideas for his or her Eagle Scout project, you can show him or her this story or any in the Extreme Makeovers collection. You can also find ideas in Scout Life’s Eagle Project Showcase. Still stumped? Try the National Eagle Scout Association’s project idea generator.

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Nathan from Illinois

Who: Nathan, Troop 117, Western Springs, Illinois

What: Nathan and his team restored an outdoor seating area at his former school, replacing the severely decomposed logs that were being used. He secured a donor who provided new logs, which were then carefully cut, hand-scraped and weatherproofed to ensure their longevity.

Augustus from Virginia

Who: Augustus, Troop 1829, Richmond, Virginia

What: Augustus and his team discovered 82 African American headstones piled together at Woodland Cemetery, a historically Black cemetery in Richmond, Virginia. The group divided into teams to create a memorial for the veterans’ headstones. One team focused on building the memorial foundation, another rehabilitated the walkways, and the final team worked on constructing the memorial and recovering the headstones.

Owen from Georgia

Who: Owen, Troop 434, Dunwoody, Georgia

What: The renovation and restoration of the Knights of Columbus Fourth of July trailer in Dunwoody, Georgia, involved a comprehensive overhaul. The trailer received a fresh coat of paint on the frame, along with the replacement of the hubs, wheel bearings, wiring, lights and deck boards.

Aneil from Massachusetts

Who: Aneil, Troop 26, Lakeville, Massachusetts

What: Aneil and his volunteers revitalized the trail that leads to a historic mill site at Massasoit State Park in Lakeville, Massachusetts. They restored the steep, eroded wooden steps and added drainage to help prevent further erosion.

Domo from New York

Who: Domo, Troop 48, Lansing, New York

What: Domo entirely rebuilt a piano, transforming it from a traditional keyboard to a digital one, and installed it in a previously empty gazebo at a local park.

Ethan from California

Who: Ethan, Troop 2222, Santa Clarita, California

What: Ethan, along with his friends and fellow Scouts, collaborated to build four custom wooden picnic tables for a local church, replacing the old, worn-out ones. Two of the tables were specially designed for accessibility, accommodating wheelchair users.

Patrick from Illinois

Who: Patrick, Troop 335 Palatine, Illinois

What: Patrick made an elementary school play area accessible to people with disabilities, ensuring that all students could enjoy the space. Additionally, his work helped prevent younger children from eating or throwing the existing dirt and gravel.

Max from Michigan

Who: Max, Troop 60, Rochester Hills, Michigan

What: Max transformed a vacant plot of land in his neighborhood into a quarter-mile community nature trail, complete with a bench overlooking the creek.

Bryce from Pennsylvania

Who: Bryce, Troop 77, Dauphin, Pennsylvania

What: Bryce organized a fundraiser to purchase a lightning detection system for his local pool. He then led Scouts from his troop in repainting the building where the system was installed. Additionally, he designed and installed signs around the pool area to explain the different system alerts.

William from North Carolina

Who: William, Troop 184, Morganton, North Carolina

What: William removed the old, rotten garden beds and built new stone garden beds for a local retirement community.

Eagle Before & After FAQs

How can I see more in this series?

By going here.

How can I submit my project (or my Scout’s project) for consideration?

Go here to learn how to send them to us.

Are scholarships available for outstanding Eagle projects?

Yes! The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award honors outstanding Eagle projects. An Eagle Scout, their parents or any registered BSA volunteer (with the Eagle Scout’s permission) may submit the Eagle Scout service project for consideration.

How can I see even more great Eagle projects?

Check out the Scout Life Eagle Project Showcase.

Who owns the photos used in this series?

Unless otherwise listed, all photos are courtesy of each Scout and their family.